Gambibgo Health Centre Staff Trained in Fire Safety Measures

Health workers at the Gambibgo Health Centre in the Upper East Region have undergone fire safety training as part of efforts to improve emergency preparedness and reduce fire risks within healthcare facilities.

The training exercise was organised by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) through officers from the Zuarungu Fire Station, who engaged staff on practical fire prevention measures and emergency response procedures.

A group of women sitting in a room, some in traditional attire, engaged in conversation. There's a wooden bench in the center and posters on the walls providing information.

Led by Station Officer Grade One Akokre Edward, the education session focused on helping health personnel better understand how fires occur, how different fire types should be handled and the importance of early response during emergencies.

Participants were taken through the various classes of fire and the appropriate extinguishing methods required for each situation. Officers also highlighted several causes of fire outbreaks commonly recorded in workplaces and homes, including negligence, carelessness, ignorance and deliberate acts of arson.

A fire service officer in uniform demonstrates safety procedures with a fire extinguisher while a group of people observes in a classroom setting.

A major part of the engagement centred on electrical safety, with fire officers warning against unsafe practices such as overloading sockets, illegal electricity connections and leaving electrical appliances unattended.

The team also educated staff on the safe handling and use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), stressing that poor handling of gas cylinders and appliances could easily trigger explosions and fire incidents if proper safety procedures are ignored.

Group photo of various individuals, including uniformed personnel, healthcare staff, and community members, gathered in a building with fire extinguishers in the foreground.

To improve emergency response coordination, officers shared reporting procedures with participants and provided direct emergency contact details for the Zuarungu Fire Station to ensure quicker communication during fire outbreaks or related incidents.

According to the GNFS, the exercise forms part of a broader public education campaign being carried out across the Upper East Region to increase awareness on fire prevention and strengthen safety practices within institutions and communities.

The service says continuous public engagement remains essential in reducing avoidable fire outbreaks and improving community readiness during emergencies.